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The Forgotten Sisters

Shannon Hale · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The history of the academy involves references to past tragedies, but no central character death occurs during the narrative.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Only very mild, infrequent name-calling or frustration is expressed.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

No explicit religious practices or themes are central to the plot.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features age-appropriate crushes and romantic developments fitting for a middle-grade novel.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The isolated, cold, and harsh environment provides some tense moments for the characters.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of mild peril, physical struggle, and threats within a school setting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently demonstrate moral courage in the face of unfair societal rules.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages readers to think critically about tradition and creative problem-solving.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The story features a diverse range of personality types and explores class and status distinctions.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Highlights social dynamics, history, and the pursuit of literacy.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, friendship, cooperation, and care for vulnerable people are important parts of the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes emphasize compassion, cooperation, accountability, community service, and challenging unfair assumptions.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Miri serves as a strong, determined role model who values justice and kindness.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Forgotten Sisters would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Forgotten Sisters, and what caused that change?
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